Appeals
17 Determination of questions other than by Child Support Commissioners.
1
In Schedule 4 to the 1991 Act (Child Support Commissioners), insert after paragraph 4—
4A Determination of questions by other officers
1
The Lord Chancellor may by regulations provide—
a
for officers authorised—
i
by the Lord Chancellor; or
ii
in Scotland, by the Secretary of State,
to determine any question which is determinable by a Child Support Commissioner and which does not involve the determination of any appeal, application for leave to appeal or reference;
b
for the procedure to be followed by any such officer in determining any such question;
c
for the manner in which determinations of such questions by such officers may be called in question.
2
A determination which would have the effect of preventing an appeal, application for leave to appeal or reference being determined by a Child Support Commissioner is not a determination of the appeal, application or reference for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1).
2
In paragraph 7 of that Schedule (consultation with Lord Advocate), for “or 4(1) or (2)(b)” substitute “
4(1) or (2)(b) or 4A(1)
”
.
3
In paragraph 8 of that Schedule (application of Schedule to Northern Ireland), in sub-paragraph (e), for “paragraphs 5” substitute “
paragraphs 4A
”
.